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Conversations and features exploring the writing, history and inspiration behind Paul Joseph’s work.

The London News

Author Feature

From Police Officer to Published Author: The Ghost Story 40 Years in the Making

A feature exploring P.J. McCoy's journey from a childhood ghost-story idea in 1984 to the forthcoming publication of Torn Page, a Young Adult fantasy novel inspired by Welsh history and folklore.

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Liverpool Magazine

Author Profile

Former Merseyside Police Officer Turns 40-Year-Old Ghost Story Into Debut Novel

A look at P.J. McCoy's journey from Merseyside Police to publishing Torn Page, tracing the novel back to a ghost story first imagined in 1984 and exploring its roots in Welsh history and folklore.

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Business Mondays

Author Feature

From a Childhood Ghost Story to a Welsh Fantasy Adventure: P.J. McCoy’s Torn Page Finally Comes to Life

Discover the story behind Torn Page, from its beginnings as a childhood ghost story in 1984 to a young adult fantasy adventure inspired by Welsh history, folklore and the landscapes of North Wales.

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Useful topics

01The long route from a 1984 idea to Torn Page
02Welsh history, folklore, and local geography in YA fantasy
03Writing after a career in police service
04Independent publishing through Leete Publishing
05Goodbye from My Eye and future writing

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